Blueberry Lake's old-growth wonders now have a second
canoe-route access thanks to Friends of Temagami.

In July, three members (Neil Caswell, Mike Murphy, Bob Olajos)
re-opened the portages between Blueberry and Sunrise lakes linking Blueberry
to Rabbit Lake. Previously canoeists had to enter, and return, from Cassels
Lake.

FOT has set the pace for
nastawgan
resurrection in recent years. The Marjorie Lake
route was also re-opened this summer.

Roadless Blueberry Lake is one of the most accessible
old-growth forests in the area. Its 250-year-old red-and-white pine stands
mix with ancient white cedar and yellow birch.

From the Cassels Lake public landing it can be reached by
canoe in little over two hours.

In 1999, Ancient Forest Exploration and Research brought
attention to the area, threatened with logging, by building the hiking
trails and publishing a guide book.